Regulation on supplementary accident insurance coverage repealed effective 16 July 2026
A 1982 regulation that expanded who could be included in supplementary accident insurance (Zusatzversicherung) under Austria's accident insurance system is being repealed on 16 July 2026. This affects self-employed persons and volunteers who were previously granted coverage under this regulation.
What changed
The Regulation of 8 August 1982 concerning inclusion in supplementary accident insurance under the accident insurance scheme is being formally repealed by Federal Law Gazette II No. 213/2026, effective 16 July 2026. This regulation had extended accident insurance coverage to specific groups including self-employed persons in certain professions and members of specific local safety committees.
Who is affected
Self-employed persons and volunteers who were covered under this regulation, including members of local avalanche warning committees in certain municipalities, are affected. After the repeal date, they may no longer have coverage under this particular regulation unless another legal basis for their coverage exists.
What to look out for
If you are self-employed or a volunteer currently covered under this regulation, check with your accident insurance provider (Unfallversicherungsträger) before 16 July 2026 to confirm your coverage status after the repeal. You may need to arrange alternative insurance or verify coverage under other provisions of the accident insurance law.